Kellen Butler — Selected work
I turn complex engineering problems into practical platforms, tools, and product decisions.
I’m a Principal RAN Design Engineer with a builder’s lean toward product. By day I design large-scale wireless networks; on the side I build practical products — making complicated things usable and easy to act on.
Wireless networks/Independent products/Practical software
Areas of focus
- 01
Principal-level network engineering
Designing large-scale wireless (RAN) systems in a complex domain.
- 02
Large-scale tooling & platform thinking
Turning repetitive, manual work into dependable systems.
- 03
Independent product building
Shipping real products for homeowners and families.
- 04
Cross-functional problem solving
Working across engineering, product, and the messy middle.
01Selected Work
A few problems worth solving
Different in scale, alike in intent — real problems solved in ways that stay useful and easy to work with.
Practical Tools for Complex Engineering Work
Tools and automation that moved repetitive, data-heavy work into reliable systems — so engineers could spend their time where it mattered.
- Replaced fragmented, manual processes with repeatable tooling
- Shifted repetitive data work off engineers’ plates
YardLedger
A product that helps homeowners — from total novices to seasoned enthusiasts — get the most out of their lawns, as simply as possible.
- Turns scattered, conflicting lawn advice into a clear plan
- Built around usefulness and restraint, not feature count
Thinknest
A calmer children’s app, a response to how many kids' apps lean on ads, dark patterns, and upsells. The goal: something simple, trustworthy, and quiet.
- No ads, no hidden upsells — trust designed into the product
- Built for the family, not the engagement metric
03About
I build software with a bias toward usefulness.
That’s taken many forms — from improving complex engineering environments to building products for homeowners and families.
I’m based in Oklahoma, working at the intersection of engineering, product thinking, and practical software.
How I work
- 01Solve real problems
- 02Make complexity manageable
- 03Build with care
02Selected Experiments
Smaller builds, real curiosity
Practical projects that show range — and occasionally hint at something bigger.
Get in touch
Have a problem worth solving?
Working on a product, platform, or operational problem that needs clearer thinking and practical execution? I’d be glad to connect.